A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3386081 Details
Epoch: 156 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3387463 epoch_slot_no: 17863 block_no: 3385923 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2019-11-17 00:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35f06bf59684e184538797b8ef8de837f985c2cf2fd21294f1c4edbc425d5d81Block Operator
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